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Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! In the United States, motorbikes are owned by fewer than 10% of households. They are primarily used for recreational purposes, such as cruising along mountain roads on weekends or exploring the woods and deserts on dirtbikes. While you may spot a few motorcycles being ridden daily, the numbers increase in areas with pleasant weather and less rainfall. It’s unfortunate that motorcycles often carry a negative reputation, as they are actually one of the most efficient modes of transportation, if not the most efficient. Due…

Nissan has announced that from now it would launch only fully electric vehicles in Europe as part of plans to sell only EVs in the region by 2030. “EV is the ultimate mobility solution. More than a million customers have already joined our journey and experienced the fun of a Nissan electric vehicle, and there is no turning back now,” said Makoto Uchida, Nissan President and CEO. “EVs powered by renewables are key to us achieving carbon neutrality, which is central to our Ambition 2030 vision. Nissan will make the switch to full electric by 2030 in Europe – we…

Ride1Up, the San Diego-based electric bike maker known for its high-value electric bike offerings, has just released a new bike that pushes the boundary on what to expect from a budget e-bike company. The newly unveiled Ride1Up Prodigy V2 is set to compete with much higher-end electric bicycles from major brands, yet at around half of the cost. Ride1Up first made waves with the original unveiling and launch of the Prodigy back in late 2021 and early 2022, marking the first mid-drive e-bike for the company. Now the e-bike maker has reworked that model in the Prodigy V2 unveiled today,…

Shoppers are wondering about carbon footprint, but answers are cloudy. Streetside charging plans advance in Britain ahead of a policy backtrack. And we round up all the EV brands planning to tap into the Tesla Supercharger network and make the switch to NACS. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  A growing portion of shoppers are concerned about the carbon footprint of EVs, beyond simply that they have no tailpipe emissions, according to a survey from Ipsos—with battery production seemingly at the core of those concerns. The results emphasize that automakers need to focus on education as well as…

Cumulative deliveries of the discontinued Li One exceed 210,000 units and cumulative deliveries of the Li L9 have exceeded 100,000 units. https://img.cnevpost.com/2023/09/25212935/2023092513293579.mp3 (Image credit: Li Auto) Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) saw its 500,000th production vehicle roll off the production line, marking a milestone in its history. Li Auto’s 500,000th production vehicle, a Li L7, rolled off the assembly line at the company’s plant in Changzhou, Jiangsu province on September 25, it announced today. Since the first Li One rolled off the assembly line in November 2019, Li Auto has taken 47 months to achieve 500,000 mass-produced vehicles off the assembly…

EVs produce no “tailpipe” emissions, but the environmental impact of battery production has car shoppers concerned about EVs’ overall carbon footprint, according to a new Ipsos survey. Of the consumers surveyed, 73% said they were concerned about how EV battery production might affect the planet. Further, 74% said they were concerned about the impact of the disposal or recycling of EV batteries at the end of their useful lives powering cars. Respondents also wanted assurance that automakers were doing everything possible to address climate change. A majority (70%) said automakers must do more beyond building EVs, and 60% said they…

The Aito M9 is available in EREV and BEV versions, both with an expected starting price range of 500,000 to 600,000 Chinese yuan. https://img.cnevpost.com/2023/09/25183716/2023092510371683.mp3 (Image credit: Huawei) Aito, the new energy vehicle (NEV) brand backed by Chinese tech giant Huawei, has begun pre-sales for its flagship SUV, the Aito M9, with the official launch set for the end of the year. Those interested can now pay 5,000 Chinese yuan ($680) to pre-order the Aito M9 for a limited-time pre-order entitlement, a page for the model on Huawei’s online store shows. The vehicle is available in an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV)…

Update: Added the full text of Nio’s statement. Nio released a statement formally responding to the report, saying it has no reportable capital-raising activity at this time other than the convertible note offering that closed today. https://img.cnevpost.com/2023/09/25211550/2023092513155023.mp3 (Image credit: CnEVPost) Nio (NYSE: NIO) denied plans for new fundraising after a report sparked widespread discussion. “The information is false,” a spokesperson for the electric vehicle (EV) maker said in a brief response sent to CnEVPost, without providing further details. Nio later released a statement formally responding to the report, saying it has no reportable capital-raising activity at this time other than…

Ubitricity, a charging network operator owned by oil giant Shell, is expanding the rollout of lamppost EV chargers in the U.K. The company recently announced that it had been appointed by the governments of the Richmond and Wandsworth borough of greater London to install 1,050 public EV chargers, evenly divided between the boroughs. These 5-kw chargers will be installed directly on street lampposts. Ubitricity electric-car charging cord The lamppost chargers, which take about two hours to install, according to Ubitricity, will be located in both residential and commercial areas, providing curbside charging in places that lack the room for conventional…

Update: Nio says the report of its $3 billion funding plan is false. Check here. Nio is considering raising about $3 billion and has approached investors from the Middle East, according to Bloomberg. https://img.cnevpost.com/2023/09/25192842/2023092511284240.mp3 (Image credit: CnEVPost) Just as Nio (NYSE: NIO) has completed the issuance of $1 billion in convertible senior notes, a report about its new funding plan has reignited investor concerns about its financial situation. Nio is considering raising about $3 billion and has approached investors from the Middle East, a Bloomberg report said today, citing people familiar with the matter. The fundraising could take place as…